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Panama was part of the Spanish Empire for over 300 years (1513–1821) and its fate changed with its geopolitical importance to the Spanish crown. In the 16th and 17th centuries, at the height of the Empire, no other region would prove of more strategic and economic importance.
For the first time in nearly a century as an independent nation, Panama controlled the entirety of its national territory. Panama enjoys a lively mix of cultural influences, expressed in the country’s cuisine, artwork, music, and literature. Its capital, Panama City, is located on the Pacific
Spearheads found in Panama date back to around 11,000 years ago, making them the first solid evidence of humans in the country. Panama was far too south for Mayan and Aztec influence. And the thick jungles of the Darien prevented too much influence by the Andean civilizations to the south.
In 1501 the Spaniard Rodrigo de Bastidas, in the company of Juan de la Cosa and Vasco Núñez de Balboa, was the first European to explore the Atlantic coast of the Isthmus of Panama. …a growing rift with the Panamanian dictator General Manuel Noriega.
The definite origin of the name Panama is unknown. There are several theories. One states that the country was named after a commonly found species of tree (Sterculia apetala, the Panama tree).
A chronology of key events in the history of Panama from the 16th-century Spanish conquest to the present day.
The United States recognized Panama on November 6, 1903, after Panama declared its independence from Colombia. On November 3, 1903, Panamanians had revolted against the Colombian government, declared an independent Republic of Panama, and established a provisional government junta.
This article takes you on a journey through Panama’s history, from the ancient civilizations that once thrived in its jungles to the modern-day bustling metropolises shaped by centuries of change. Join us as we explore Panama’s past and uncover the key events and milestones that have shaped its identity as a bridge between continents and ...
Panama’s history is very different from that of the stereotypical Central American polity lurching from one military coup to the next. From the time of its founding as an independent state in 1904 up until 1968, it was an imperfect but evolving democracy.
Panama immediately becomes a place of focal importance in the developing Spanish empire. From here expeditions set out to colonize the Pacific coast (most notable being the departure of Pizarro on his voyage to Peru in 1530).